Directions

In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, melt butter with unsweetened and semisweet chocolates over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from heat. With wooden spoon, stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; stir until well mixed. Stir flour mixture into chocolate mixture just until blended.

Spread half of brownie batter into prepared pan. Arrange peppermint candies in a single layer over batter, about 1/2 inch apart. Spread remaining batter over top.

Bake about 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted 1 inch from edges comes out clean. Cool brownies completely in pan on wire rack before slicing.